Chapter 105

• Aurora POV
• I head toward the restroom, my heart pounding. A few people watch me as I pass, their whispers sharp and cutting, but I keep my eyes forward, ignoring the weight of their stares.
• Then I spot her, Irene, standing near a cluster of desks, her auburn hair catching the light. Her eyes widen as she sees me, a flicker of shock crossing her face. I gesture subtly toward the restrooms and slip inside, my pulse racing.